AP: Alabama Rep. Artur Davis being vetted by Obama transition team

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http://www.waaytv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9510827

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Artur Davis of Alabama is being vetted for an undisclosed position in president-elect Barack Obama's administration.

But Davis, a three-term Democrat from Birmingham, has said repeatedly that he does not expect to work in the administration.

He is now acknowledging that Obama's transition team approached him several weeks ago and asked if he would undergo a background check. Davis' office declined to name the position being considered and said he still does not expect to be selected.

Davis, who attended Harvard Law School with Obama, was mentioned early as a candidate for attorney general. Obama has since picked Eric Holder for that post, although the nomination could still run into opposition.

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1. Isn't he suppose to be the rising star in South?

Wonder if this is for Deputy AG?

[MelissaB]

2. I do not like nor do I trust him, but the answer is yes.

He's a "New Democrat."

[Thrill]

3. Yeah. He's way too conservative for me

[Botany]

4. This is great news

Davis is all over Siegleman and the DoJ cases.

Bad news for Rove & Gonzo